7-9 hours remains the guideline, but not everyone needs that much sleep. Some need less, some need more. Sarah Mitroff/CNET If you find yourself asking, “How much sleep do I need?” you’re not alone.

New data reveals AL ranks near the top for sleep deprivation, with close to half of adults reporting they don’t get enough ...

Sleeping five hours for one night might lead to short-term cognitive changes, but making it a habit can have serious health effects. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health, but many ...

HOUSTON — If you’ve been feeling tired lately you are not alone. A new Gallup poll shows that a majority of Americans are not getting enough sleep. It is the first time since Gallup started asking the ...

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...

Getting enough sleep can help protect you from getting sick. “Sleep is critically important to maintaining a healthy immune system, so we need to sleep enough. We also need to have good timing of our ...

Animals have evolved to sleep in extreme ways — for example, taking micro naps during parenting, sleeping on the wing during ...

It isn’t exactly breaking news that sleep is important for well-being. You already know it’s not great to run on empty, especially for a prolonged amount of time. But if you are one of the one-third ...

Once I'm out of bed, the first thing I do is neaten up the sheets. When I can't sleep I toss and turn, resulting in bedding ...

Reports show many Americans are not getting enough sleep. That can cause all kinds of health issues and even impact our memory. “One of the cool things about researching sleep and practicing sleep ...

Children who don’t get enough sleep are in greater danger of getting hooked on drink or drugs, warns new research. Teenagers are more likely to have tried alcohol or cannabis by the age of 15 if they ...